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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Private balcony
  • Vinyl plank flooring
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Closet space
  • Well-kept common areas
  • Open living and dining area

Location

870 13th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, USA|Imperial Beach
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Management

Grand Sierra Property Management Inc

Leasing office

(619) 941-0877 ext. 2

Property Overview

Imperial Beach Palms offers strong overall value with an expert rating of 8.8/10, including perfect scores for both price and amenities and a 9/10 location rating that reflects convenient access to key destinations and a nearby top-rated elementary school. Renters can expect useful features like a private balcony, vinyl plank flooring, on-site laundry facilities, ample closet space, open living and dining areas, and well-kept common areas, while its high value-for-money and value-per-square-foot percentiles underscore its competitive position in the local market.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Imperial Beach Palms is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Imperial Beach Palms has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2/1.52 bed1.5 bath900 sqft$2,199 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Imperial Beach Palms

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Imperial Beach Palms

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Imperial Beach Palms cost $2,199 per month. Located at 870 13th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, USA, Imperial Beach Palms has 2 bedroom units available. Based on the average rent price of 2 bedrooms in Imperial Beach, renting an apartment at Imperial Beach Palms is 16% cheaper per month.Other apartment buildings in or around Imperial Beach include but are not limited to: 1486 Broadway, 1193 Florence St, 1555 Satellite Blvd


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Imperial Beach Palms is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Imperial Beach Palms has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Imperial Beach Palms
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Imperial Beach Palms offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Imperial Beach Palms stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Imperial Beach Palms is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Imperial Beach Palms does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Imperial Beach Palms is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 4 pet grooming services nearby
  • 10 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Imperial Beach Palms compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 350 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 88 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Imperial Beach

2-bedroom apartments at Imperial Beach Palms cost about 16% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Imperial Beach.

Median rents as of May 30 2026.
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A table of studio rental data trends in Imperial Beach
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$2,024
July 2024$1,896
August 2024$1,968
September 2024$1,845
October 2024$1,820
November 2024$1,955
December 2024$1,948
January 2025$1,952
February 2025$1,920
March 2025$1,998
April 2025$1,995
May 2025$1,939
June 2025$1,962
July 2025$1,999
August 2025$1,925
September 2025$1,885
October 2025$1,895
November 2025$1,917
December 2025$1,895
January 2026$1,909
February 2026$1,786
March 2026$1,965
April 2026$1,978
May 2026$1,992
A table of studio rental data trends in Imperial Beach
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$2,075
July 2024$1,948
August 2024$1,968
September 2024$1,845
October 2024$1,795
November 2024$1,925
December 2024$1,948
January 2025$1,952
February 2025$1,920
March 2025$1,998
April 2025$1,995
May 2025$1,939
June 2025$1,962
July 2025$1,999
August 2025$1,925
September 2025$1,885
October 2025$1,895
November 2025$1,917
December 2025$1,895
January 2026$1,909
February 2026$1,786
March 2026$1,965
April 2026$1,978
May 2026$1,992

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $87,960 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,199.
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Schools near Imperial Beach Palms

Central Elementary School

1290 ebony ave

imperial beach, CA, 91932

K-6Public
C-

SBUSD Virtual Academy

525 third st

imperial beach, CA, 91932

K-6Public
C-

Davila Day

540 g st

chula vista, CA, 91910

K-8Public

Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary

1145 camino del prado

chula vista, CA, 91915

K-6Public

Saburo Muraoka Elementary School

1644 santa alexia ave

chula vista, CA, 91915

K-6Public
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Getting around Imperial Beach near 870 13th St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 870 13th St, Imperial Beach

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

4/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 870 13th St

La Posta Market
1266 Imperial Beach Blvd
Grocery Outlet
881 Palm Ave
Farm Fresh Market
1879 Palm Ave
Su Mercado IGA
1860 Coronado Ave
Neighbors Market
1497 13th St

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